Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient

Discover a glittering skyline and pulsing financial hub sitting within the embrace of natural wilderness. The hustle and bustle of a rustic Chinese market hidden between futuristic skyscrapers and shy fishing villages tucked just out of view of the inescapable influence of the city's colonial past. Hong Kong is a city of exhilarating contrasts, awaiting your discovery at every turn.

What we love

Boarding a private junk boat to watch the sun set over Victoria Harbor

Riding the city's iconic tram up to Victoria Peak

Basic Itinerary

About This Trip

When the first British marines planted their flag and claimed subtropical Hong Kong for the British crown, none of them could have imagined what the small cluster of fishing villages before them would become. Glide across Victoria harbor on a private junk and gaze up at the towering skyscrapers now brushing the shore, return to colonial times as you travel up to the Peak by tram and discover Hong Kong's simple Chinese roots as you board a sampan in a traditional fishing village and take a walking tour of the city's most popular market district.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Pei Ho Street Market

Fishing Villages of Aberdeen

Sao Paulo Church

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day1

Hong Kong

Meet your WildChina guide and private chauffeur in the arrival hall at Hong Kong airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and relax.• If time allows, wander around the neighborhood and chance upon hidden markets and delicious local snacks.

Day2

Ride the city's iconic tram up to Victoria Peak • Look out across Victoria harbor and make sure you remember to bring your camera – the Peak boasts the best views of Hong Kong.• Dip your toes in the water at Repulse Bay and check out the building that defies the rules of physics, all for the sake of fengshui • Climb aboard a small sampan fishing boat and discover the floating fishing villages of Aberdeen • Stop by Man Mo Temple, built for the worship of both the God of War and of Literature • Glide across the silky waters of Victoria Harbor on a sunset cruise

Day3

Rise early for a walking tour of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong's bustling market district • From fabrics to gadgets, be amazed at the variety of goods on offer at Ap Liu Street Market • Transformed from a British military camp to refugee camp for Vietnamese boat people, Yen Chow Street has a fascinating story to tell • Appreciate the East-meets-West architecture of Sham Shui Po Police Station and learn about its significance during WWII. • Meander through the maze of fabrics in the hawker bazaar on Lai Chi Kok Road • Serving the grassroots of the neighborhood, Pei Ho Street Market is arguably the place to be in Hong Kong for fresh meat and vegetables at the most affordable prices. • From freshly made soy milk and traditional Guangdong desserts to authentic Indonesian snacks, it's time to satiate your hunger on a street corner that never disappoints. • Visit a local home and listen to tales about life in Sham Shui Po.

Day4

Macau (optional)

In the morning, head to the pier for your ferry transfer to Macau • Switch continents as you enter Macau's Historic City Center--a beautifully tiled plaza straight out of a Mediterranean postcard • Visit the Sao Paulo Church ruins, scourged by flames and ravaged by the tides • After lunch, Asia's Las Vegas awaits: head to one of Macau's infamous casinos for a closer look into the Oriental 'city of sin' • Slow down the tempo with a trip to the idyllic Coloane village wherepastel Portuguese-style houses line quaint, narrow lanes and villagers retain the traditional Macanese way of living • Late in the afternoon, transfer to the ferry pier and head back to Hong Kong • Once in Hong Kong, your WildChina guide will transfer you to your hotel for an evening at your leisure

Day5

Depart Hong Kong

Your WildChina guide will transfer you to the airport and help you check in for your departure flight to your next destination

FEATURED HOTELS

The Peninsula Hong Kong

The Peninsula provides a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and offers international dining options.

The Upper House

Luxury Boutique

Consistently ranked as one of Asia's top luxury hotels, The Upper House has 117 spacious rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and ultra-modern gadgets abound.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What's Included:

All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary

All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water

All services of WildChina English-speaking guide(s)

All accommodations, based on double-occupancy and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax

Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip

What's Not Included:

International & domestic flights and relevant taxes

Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders

Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance

Meals apart from those included in the itinerary and alcohol

Expenses of a personal nature

Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary

Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs

Tour Reviews

We particularly want to say that Joyce Ying (Shanghai), An Na (Beijing), Jessica Zhu (Xian), Dustin Zhang (Chengdu), James Lee (Guilin), and David Leung (Hong Kong) enhanced our trip each day with their warmth, humor, knowledge, and suggestions of off-the-beaten-path of things to see, do, buy and explore...things we would have never discovered on our own. Things we didn't necessarily plan for as well as fulfilling our requests of stuff we wanted to do. They are true GEMS in the sea of tour guides. We cannot say enough about how they made our trip and memories of China unforgettable.

R.E., Aug 2018

I'd say that, without reservation, Olivia was simply outstanding. She was born and raised in Kowloon and has carefully researched the history and many aspects of the city. Her knowledge and use of English was impeccable, including the vernacular. She used an iPad while touring and showed us photos of what areas looked like "before" as we were seeing the "after." Mei was personable and knowledgeable. Jay, our guide in Yangshuo, was also an outstanding guide. Both Journeys Within and WildChina provided us with top-notch service.

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